Students:
Accelerate into the Future
We need to transform transportation in this country, and we're looking for a whole new generation of revolutionaries who can think outside the box, do the math, evaluate data, and envision a smarter future.
Analyze energy sources and factors that impact vehicle design, and create mathematical models to investigate environmental impact from today's vehicles.
Realize your fuel potential by outlining a plan to improve the transportation system in your community.
Quick Links
Select a video, interactive or web site to learn more about specific topics.
Video Segment Electric Car versus Gas-powered Sports Car The team tests the performance of an electric car against a high-end sports car.
Full Video Green Gadgets: ZAP! Truck Highlights an electric truck that reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. The ZAP! Truck is a solar/electric hybrid vehicle that runs on lithium-ion batteries. The truck's solar panels can generate power on a sunny day, or the vehicle can be plugged in to any normal electric socket.
Links
Energy Information Administration Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center Reduce Climate Change - from FuelEconomy.gov How Hybrids Work Find a Car How Can a Gallon of Gasoline Produce 20 Pounds of Carbon Dioxide? Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition guidelines (PDF) Data from U.S. Department of Energy Transportation Energy Data Book (Table 2.11) Data from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency CO2 calculations
Teacher Toolbox
Fuel student curiosity about math and science topics!
Advance your students' STEM education with customized lesson plans and access to more energizing resources. Put your classroom behind the wheel and empower them with knowledge and skills to transform the future and how they'll get there.
Access free resources including:
- Lesson plans
- Corresponding videos
- Student activities
- Links to helpful tools
- ...and more!
Start Your Engines
Let the high school contest begin! Drive change today by designing the dashboard of the future. Enter Here
Parent Corner
Bring the lab to the living room and beyond with family activities, tips for conserving energy and more! Enter Here
